How to Build a DIY “Wind Proof” Reflector

Have you ever taken a 5-in-1 collapsible reflector to a shoot on a windy day? Did you feel that you were paragliding? While I am a big 5-in-1 reflector fan, one cannot ignore the wind traction factor these carry. They offer great light in exchange though.

The folks over at Neumann Films have a great tutorial on building a set of sturdy, Particle Board based reflectors that: A – do not take off in the wind that easily and B – can be attached to a tripod/lightstand and do not require a dedicated person to hold them.

The idea is to use a particle board pieced from home depot for about $20 with some reflective film, and glue the two together. The result is a heavier flat reflector. It takes a bit more manpower to get them to location, but once there, they need little attendance.

I like them, but why does everyone call every kind of glue super glue? and more important, if the surface area is large enough, a large flat surface is a kite, regardless of the weight. heavier is better, but no guarantee.

Trending Posts

Join Our Newsletter

Recent Comments

Allen Mowery is a commercial and lifestyle photographer, pseudo-philosopher, and wannabe documentarian killing time amidst the rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania. When not shooting client work or chasing overgrown wildlife from his yard, he loves to capture the stories of the people and culture around him. You can check out his work on his website or follow along on Facebook, Twitter (@allenmowery), and 500px.

JP Danko is a commercial photographer based in Toronto, Canada. JP
can change a lens mid-rappel, swap a memory card while treading water, or use a camel as a light stand.

Laya Gerlock is a Portrait and Product photographer based in the Philippines. His passion is teaching and sharing his knowledge in Photograpy and has been doing this for 6 years. You can follow his work on his web page, follow him on Flickr and if you happen to come by Cubao, Quezon City (To Manila, Philippines) he gives a great workshop!

Maaz Khan started off teaching himself photography with a disposable Kodak camera he got for his 7th birthday. His main weapons of choice are now the 5D Mark II, and an LG G2 when mobility calls.

Stefan Kohler is a conceptual photographer, specialized in mixing science, technology and photography. He is one of the founders of Kamerakind, based in Traunstein, Southern Germany. You can follow him on Facebook or on 500px.com

Tiffany Mueller is a photographer based in Hawi, Hawaii. You can follow her Twitter here and her personal life here.